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USA at 250: the Black American struggle for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, there is a tension between those who want to remember an uncomplicated past and those who would remember that freedom is a constant struggle. It’s a right that must be fought for and defended.

The Conversation

'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Robert Kiyosaki says Indian guru helped him realise making money isn’t life's mission

Robert Kiyosaki urged people to pursue their life's purpose instead of chasing money, saying financial success follows meaningful work. Citing an Indian guru and Martin Luther King Jr., he encouraged serving humanity first, arguing that purpose ultimately creates wealth.

The Economic Times

What is the United States of America now?

The United States of America is … so many things, horrific and magnificent, good and evil, promising and cursed

The Guardian - US

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Hawaii displays historic photos of Martin Luther King Jr. wearing flower lei during Selma march

Photographs of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wearing lei from Hawaii during the Selma-to-Montgomery marches are now on display in Honolulu

The Independent UK

‘Kids are participants in the work of justice’: how US children are being folded into activism

Children-centered organizing is on the rise in New York as families navigate ICE in neighborhoods, the Iran war and climate crisis

The Guardian - US

Jeers as Reform MSP invokes Martin Luther King in rant on 'anti-white racism'

A REFORM MSP has invoked the civil rights campaigner Martin Luther King Jr amid a rant about anti-white “racism” ...

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Black bank card program to steer cash payments to single mothers in government housing

One of the few Black-owned banks in the U.S. is introducing a debit card aimed at helping single mothers who live in government subsidized housing escape poverty

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Black-owned bank launches debit card to help single mothers break poverty cycle

The Bank King Card was launched in honour of Juneteenth

The Independent UK

Fatal police shooting of toddler at Mississippi Walmart reignites tensions

Kohen Wiley’s death is the latest in a series of troubling encounters with police that have outraged community members in recent years

The Independent UK

Trump is desecrating the Lincoln Memorial – a civic sacred ground

The monument excites reverence for the Declaration of Independence. Of course it is threatening to a president who doesn’t share its egalitarian vision

The Guardian - US

Home where King planned Selma voting rights marches opens at Michigan museum

A home where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders planned strategies during the Civil Rights movement in the Deep South now has been rebuilt at a Michigan museum after being dismantled and hauled from Alabama

The Independent UK

Trump Compares Himself to Martin Luther King Jr., Insists His July 4 Speech Was Bigger

Donald Trump claims his July 4th speech drew a larger crowd than Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech, sparking criticism and scrutiny over crowd-size comparisons.

International Business Times UK

5 new to Paramount+ movies to stream in June 2026 with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

Our guide to the best movies new to Paramount+ that you can stream in June 2026, all of which are rated 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

Tom’s Guide

Life advice of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: 'We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the...' - motivational quote and life lessons on forgiveness, love, compassion, letting go of hate and why no one is fully good or bad

Life advice of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: He emphasized forgiveness as a profound strength, essential for love and personal growth. He taught that recognizing the inherent good and bad in everyone fosters compassion and reduces hate. Embracing forgiveness allows individuals to heal, move beyond resentment, and build…

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Donald Trump Mocked for Total Mental Collapse During Live White House Crowd-Size Rant

Donald Trump faced online backlash after claiming his July 4th event crowd matched Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech audience, despite historical estimates showing significant discrepancies.

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is…”

Some quotes sound important the moment you read them. Others take a little longer. This one from Martin Luther King Jr. tends to stay in people's minds because it quietly challenges an idea many of us accept without thinking too much about it.

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Amid war, Trump touts his reflecting pool

WASHINGTON - As the ceasefire with Iran teeters and his Republican Party faces dire risks over the war’s costs, US President Donald Trump made sure the press assembled on Wednesday in the Oval Office knew what was on his mind: renovating the historic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

The Times of India

From yoga to ayurveda: US lawmakers backs resolution recognising Hindu-Americans

A prominent US Congressman has backed a House resolution recognising the contributions of the Hindu-American community to the US economy while condemning Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry, discrimination and attacks targeting Hindu places of worship across the country.

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The Independent UK

Clarence B. Jones, who helped MLK write 'I Have A Dream' speech, dies at 95

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Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: 'The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to...' - inspiring lessons on education, critical thinking and why character matters more than grades by the Baptist minister and activist

Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: He emphasized that true education cultivates both intensive and critical thinking, alongside strong character. This dual focus is crucial in today's information-saturated world, where intelligence must be paired with honesty and empathy to foster a just society and prevent social harm.

Fortune

Dr. Bernice King on why companies that walked back DEI were never truly committed: 'If you retreat that quick…that reveals who you really are'

The daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. says corporate retreats from DEI initiatives expose which companies genuinely cared.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: 'Love is the only force capable of...' What the American civil rights activist teaches us about love and friendship

Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful quote, "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend," originated in his 1963 book "Strength to Love." This philosophy, rooted in nonviolence and empathy, was a practical strategy for social change, shaping the civil rights movement and continuing to inspire…

The Guardian - US

These civil rights leaders put their lives on the line for voting rights. Now they say we’re ‘going backwards’

Organizers, including Selma foot soliders, say ruling is latest chapter in long battle over Black disenfranchisement in US

The Guardian - US

Young King: revealing book shines light on Martin Luther King Jr’s early days

Lerone Martin’s new book offers fascinating insight into the civil rights icon’s younger years

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RIP Jack Thornell: the press photographer who captured James Meredith's assassination attempt, but worried he'd be fired for not getting the photo – only to go on and win a Pulitzer

We look back at the late photojournalist's extraordinary career

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